Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 16 | 24 | 21 | 90 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 90-87. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.